Save Yourself.  Specifically save yourself from things out of your control.

These days I intentionally avoid the monotonous cycle of breaking news headlines.

Look at that list.  Immediately, one thing stands out: Negativity.

This is exactly what happens to me when I give them any attention.  Negativity is NOT one of my core values.
Clearly, I fail from time to time.  I may see a headline, click, and down the rabbit hole, I go.  The negative energy spills into each precious area of my life.  Sometimes my wife or children will call me out.  Lately, I am happy to say, I have been catching myself before they notice.  Intentional living sprouting another leaf of wisdom.

What's the trick?  For me, it's my gut.  I get that 'off' feeling, which forces me to pause and think.  What have I been reading, listening to, or consuming lately?  These answers are glaring.  I remind myself that I got sucked in, it's ok.  Time to switch the grid's source of inspiration.

My biggest source of inspiration is my family.  Putting them first has served me well.  The rewards are boundless.  When serving myself, I am always longing for more.  More of things insignificant in the grand scheme.

Opinion
This past year and a half, through the Scamdemic.  Scamdemic = forced and hyped pandemic.  Yes, the virus is real.  People die.  Every person is NOT at the same level of risk.  Before the shots, the areas with the most strict rules and guides on masking - had the highest infection rates.  15 days to slow the spread.  You better believe I was on board.  We all were.  Then they asked again.  They stopped asking and started forcing.  Enter the shots.  Get these to get your life back.  Think about that statement. That is anti freedom.  I am not anti-shot or vaccinations (I do not agree these are vaccinations).  I have had many of both throughout my life.  All of the shaming, vilification, mandating is despicable. Especially when the southern us border is wide open and sick people are coming in by the thousands.  Don't think for a second it is about the virus. The shots: If you want one.  Fantastic.  Get it.  Leave me alone about it.  The current world of big media and big tech is crushing truth of credible people, by refusing to report on real life experiences.  The inventor of the mRna technology is horrified as to what is going on.  This is censored by the media and big tech. They are not blind to it. There is a definitive narrative they will stick to no matter what.  Our beautiful USA, who my grandfathers both fought so hard to protect, is being destroyed by those in charge.  They are globalists.  Looking to unite the world under a single entity power.  The New World Order?  Sure looks like the Bible is playing out right in front of our very eyes. Sadly, in 8 short months, this administration has dismantled so much. God bless us all.

Save yourself.

It is up to you.  You is me, me is you.  I write to myself and dig if it makes you think.  Good or bad.  Agree or disagree.  Doesn't matter to me, because it is all good.

How
My opinion above demonstrates how, relevant but out of my control, situations affect me. There is nothing I can do about these situations. Here are 4 things that have helped me.

1. Let Go
It may take a few days or even weeks.  I guarantee you can do this. Thank me later.

2. Return to your values list (you have one right?)
What is number 1?  Start here. The first step, then the next.  Peace will start to fill you up.

3. Create More/Consume Less
I cannot stress this enough.  I decided to break out of some consumption routines and begin creating.  I am creating right now on these lines and it makes me happy.

4. Move More/Sit Less
I spend a lot of time in front of a screen as a web developer/photo retoucher.  I sit a good amount but each week it gets less and less.  I have a great standing desk that I alternate throughout the day.  I recently added pedals under my desk, for my seated time.  A side benefit of these pedals is my focus improvements.  I find it easier to concentrate while I am working.


No one else is going to save you.  

Save Yourself.

-DB